The Suspended in Dusk 2 anthology was picked up by a new publisher, Grey Matter Press. As with part 1 of the series, Suspended in Dusk 2 is anthology of horror and dark fiction that continues examines themes of change and the moments between the light and the dark.

I’m very thrilled to announce that January 2018 will see the publication of Suspended in Dusk 2.

Just check out this sexy terrifying cover, created by the incredibly talented Dean Samed:

The book features and fantastic introduction from British Fantasy Award and World Fantasy award winning author Angela Slatter, in addition to 17 stories from some of the best horror and dark fiction writers today.

I’ve been waiting for a while release the table of contents for Suspended in Dusk 2 but all the contracts are in and my hands have been unshackled. There were a couple of changes to the line up. Unfortunately, Mercedes Yardley and Nikki Guerlain wont be joining us due to other commitments. I do very much hope to work with them both soon on future projects. As sad as that is, there are some fantastic new additions to the line up whose work I am thrilled to be including in the anthology.

So, without further ado, and in no particular order,…

Suspended in Dusk 2 – Table of Contents

Introduction by Angela Slatter

Deadman’s Road by Joe R. Lansdale

The Mournful Cry of Owls by Christopher Golden

The Immortal Dead by JC Michael

That Damned Cat by Nerine Dorman

Another World by Ramsey Campbell

Angeline by Karen Runge

Mother of Shadows by Benjamin Knox

Love is a Cavity I Can’t Stop Touching by Stephen Graham Jones

Crying Demon by Alan Baxter

The Sundowners by Damien Angelica Walters

Still Life with Natalie by Sarah Read

Riptide by Dan Rabarts

Dealing in Shadows by Annie Neugebauer

There’s no light between floors by Paul Tremblay

Editing continues apace and I’m looking forward to receiving some cover art soon, which I’ll no doubt share in due course!

This book features a few Easter eggs for readers too:

Mother of Shadows by Benjamin Knox is a continuation of the story from the original Suspended in Dusk anthology, A Keeper of Secrets. Ben and I worked hard to ensure it reads very fine as its own standalone tale, but readers of the first anthology should be enjoy the continuation of this story.

In what is becoming a Suspended in Dusk tradition, I’ve included a story which is dark yet also quite humorous, Nerine Dorman’s That Damned Cat.

Lastly, there are several fantastic art pieces by the incredibly talented artist Aaron Dries, which will appear exclusively in the paperback version of the anthology.

I am very happy with how this book is shaping up and I know there will be something for all horror readers and readers of dark fiction within these pages.

I’m very pleased to announce that Dan Rabarts and Annie Neugebauer Tilton will be joining the TOC for Suspended in Dusk 2 with their stories, Riptide and Dealing in Shadows, respectively. Both their stories are gut wrenching and stood out from a crowd of over 200 submissions. Proud and excited to be working with them!!